JL Smokers BBQ Team

08/31/2026

Due to several cancelations, we have 3 spots available! (1) 20 x 20 spot with 20 amp electricity; (2) 20 x 40 spots with 30 amp electricity. Sign up today to join this wonderful contest! https://www.rutherfordcollegenc.us/web-form/564/pigmasters-bbq

08/09/2026

Back home from KCBS Battle of the Blue Ridge. This was a first year contest and it was such a great event. All we can say is thank you and we look forward to next year! Your hospitality and hard work did not go unnoticed!

We ended up having
28th Chicken ( didn’t think it was that bad but totally owning it wasn’t a Top 10)
6th Place Two Drummers Butcher & BBQ Provisions Prairie Fresh Ribs
10th Place Pork
13th Place Snake River Farms Brisket

Good enough to bless us with a 10th Place Overall finish

As always thank you to Clark Crew BBQ for helping us do what we love

We will take a couple weeks off and gear up for Pigmaster's Challenge in September.

Congrats to Casual Smokers on Reserve, Fred Vegas Smokers Competition BBQ Team on Grand, and everyone else who heard their name called.

08/05/2026

I think someone is more excited it’s bbq week than us! Elvis already has his bag packed & is ready for KCBS Battle of the Blue Ridge.

08/05/2026

Go give Two Drummers Butcher & BBQ Provisions a vote!

Your guide to the top-rated butcher shops in the United States for quality meat and unparalleled service.

07/25/2026

This giveaway is closed and the winner has been contacted.

🏖️ It's day 3 of the Summer Vacay Grill Giveaway! Today's winner will bring home the Bullseye Deluxe 380BD.

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07/25/2026

06/07/2026

Traveled down to Albemarle this weekend for the 3rd Annual Community Grill Master Showdown.

We have been fortunate enough to compete here every year. It’s a great community wide event.

We were blessed to hear our name called for
1st place chicken
3rd place rib
3rd place pork

We could not have done the event without the help of our family yesterday! We appreciate all your love and support.

We will take a few weeks off and our next competition will be South Carolina Festival of Discovery in Greenwood.

06/05/2026

The heat is on! Get ready for the annual Grill Master Showdown this Saturday, June 6, 2026!

WHO’S THE TRUE GRILL MASTER?

10 teams are ready to bring the smoke and flavor. Bring your appetite to sample all you can eat (while supplies last) and show support & appreciation to these teams as they compete for trophies & cash!

E.E. Waddell Community Center (621 Wall St, Albemarle)
Saturday, June 6, 2026
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

The Grill Master Showdown features:

Delicious BBQ & grilled favorites
Friendly competition
Music & community fun
Great food vendors & local flavor
Family-friendly atmosphere

Bring your lawn chairs and your appetite!
Rain or Shine — we’re firing up the grills!

Please share with your family & friends !

Advance tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989239077630?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tickets also available in person at the EE Waddell Center.

This event is organized by the nonprofit Friends of the EE Waddell Center. Proceeds help fund future upgrades to the facility.

05/28/2026

This is our 3rd year competing at the Annual Community Grill Master Showdown! What goodies will we be serving up to sample- guess you’ll have to come out and see for yourself!

When- June 6
Where- EE Waddell Center in Albermarle NC

Do you like to barbecue? Do you like to eat barbecue? What's your specialty? How about coming to Stanly County and taking on others in the Community GrillMaster Competition! Or just stopping by to enjoy the feast!!! There's even live music, line dancing and corn hole! Check out the information below. The event is June 6th at the E.E. Waddell Center on Wall Street in Albemarle! Need a place to stay? Check out: www.visitstanly.com

05/16/2026

Back home from Darlington Raceway Speed & Feed BBQ Festival.

Had a great time at this contest and enjoyed having family come and spend the day with us.

Was happy with the boxes we closed and the judges agreed. We were blessed to hear our name called for

6th Place Springer Mountain Farms chicken
10th Place Prairie Fresh Ribs
10th Place Prairie Fresh Pork
5th Place Snake River Farms Brisket

Taking home 4th overall in a powerhouse field.

Congrats to Smoke Show Mafia on Reserve, Mcadoo Heights BBQ on Grand and everyone else who heard their name called.

Thank you to Clark Crew BBQ for supplying us with amazing products.